Category: Crime
Three Suspected Stolen Motorcycles Recovered
Three suspected stolen motorcycles were recovered in two separate incidents on Monday [Sept 18], and one person was arrested in connection with the one of the matters. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:35am Monday, 18th September 2023, police officers on mobile patrol in Warwick encountered two men on a motorcycle travelling along Spice Hill... Read more of this article
Man Sentenced To Prison For Causing Death
Christian Sousa Matias was sentenced to prison time for causing the death of Allen Trott by careless driving. The ruling said, “The Accused appears before this Court for sentence, having been convicted, upon his guilty pleas entered 3 April 2023, to a charge of causing death by careless driving contrary to 37A of the Road Traffic Act 1947 and... Read more of this article
Investigation Continues Into Firearms Incident
The investigation continues into the confirmed firearms incident which occurred in the area of Court Street and Elliot Street, Pembroke shortly after 11.00pm on Saturday [Sept 16]. A police spokesperson said, “While forensic evidence was recovered at the scene, officers are still keen on hearing from members of public, particularly anyone who was... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Shooting, No One Injured
The police are investigating a shooting that occurred just after 11pm in the area of Court and Elliot Street. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, police officers were dispatched to the area of Court and Elliot Streets, Pembroke, following a report of gunshots heard in that vicinity. “Officers... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: 30-Year-Old Man Shot
A 30-year-old man was transported to hospital after being shot early this morning [Sept 13] in the Tribe Road Number 5 area, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Tribe Road Number 5, just off of Ord Road in Paget. “Upon... Read more of this article
Arrested, False License Plate, Reported Stolen
After a 19-year-old man was arrested for failing to stop for police and dangerous driving, checks of the motorcycle he was riding revealed it was fitted with a false license plate and had been reported stolen. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11th, 2023, police officers were on mobile patrol duty in the area... Read more of this article
Govt Advisory: Sex Offender To Be Released
The Minister of Legal Affairs has issued a public notification that convicted sex offender Neville Craig Richardson is set to be released, with the 54-year-old due to be released on August 31st. Photo provided by the Government The full Public Notice follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Sex Offender Devaun Cox To Be Released Sex Offender TeWolde... Read more of this article
Driver Arrested, Prohibited Weapon, Drugs
A driver was arrested for suspicion of possession of a controlled drug, drug equipment and a prohibited weapon, A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26th, 2023, police officers were on mobile patrol in the area of Middle Road near the junction with Montpelier Road, Devonshire, when they had cause to stop a motorcar... Read more of this article
BPS: Milen Simons Fired After Guilty Verdict
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] confirmed that “Milen Simons has been discharged from duty, following the guilty verdict recorded against him on Tuesday, 15th August 2023, in a Magistrates’ Court trial in relation to a charge of Intruding on the privacy of a female and trespass.” A police spokesperson said, “To be clear. This matter... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal On Shooting Incident
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “renewing its appeal for witnesses or anyone with information on that shooting incident at the Caroline Bay Marina, earlier this month.” A police spokesperson said, ”As we indicated then, around 11:13 p.m. on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, police received several reports of gunshots in the... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Assault On Queen Street
Noting that there is a video clip being circulated “depicting a woman being assaulted by a male outside a business on Queen Street,” the police confirmed they are investigating the matter. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has been made aware of a video clip being circulated on social media, depicting a woman being... Read more of this article
Court: Charge Against Zane DeSilva Dropped
The court charge against MP Zane DeSilva will no longer be pursued, with Mr DeSilva saying that he “always maintained my complete innocence of this allegation, that has now been vindicated.” The allegations related to matters involving Anthony Blakey and Savvy Entertainment, with Savvy Entertainment receiving an $800,000 loan from the... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Jason Mello
Seven years later, the police are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello, who was fatally shot in August, 2016. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Jason Mello. “Mr. Mello was fatally shot around 7:35pm Friday... Read more of this article
‘Unknown Male Driver’ Escapes After Collision
The police confirmed that “inquiries continue regarding a reported two vehicle collision” in which a female car driver was injured and an ”unknown male driver” escaped on the back of a motorcycle. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries continue regarding a reported two vehicle collision that occurred around 9:50pm Friday,... Read more of this article
104 ‘Fully Grown Cannabis Plants’ Seized
The police “uprooted and seized a total of 104 fully grown cannabis plants” in the St. George’s area this weekend. A police spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 13th August 2023, Bermuda Police Service [BPS] officers from the Police Support Unit of the Tactical Operations Division, conducted an exercise targeting illegal cannabis cultivation... Read more of this article
Female Motorcyclist Arrested After Collision
A female motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired following a collision last night [Aug 13] in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “A female motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in collision with a motorcar on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish just east of the junction with Fractious Street. “The female... Read more of this article
